Translation: ESV
My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
From a heart filled with God's inspiration, beautiful words flow forth.
▸A wedding song for the king.
A wedding song for the king. 'My heart overflows with a pleasing theme (rahash libbi davar tov)' — beautiful words bubble up and overflow. The psalmist confesses that he writes this royal song by divine inspiration.
You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
The true beauty of the king is revealed not in appearance but in gracious speech and God's eternal blessing.
▸The king's surpassing beauty and gracious speech are praised.
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
Christ's throne is eternal and his reign is carried out with perfect justice.
▸This is a messianic prophecy cited in Hebrews 1:8 as words spoken by God the Father directly to Jesus Christ.
and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
Christ desires his bride the church, and the church worships him as Lord.
▸Counsel given to the king's bride.
I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.
Christ's name is eternal and all nations will praise him forever.
▸The conclusion of Psalm 45.